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Is that Mariah? (105,407) by Brandon from USA

I was thinking this exact same thing the other day. MC has placed herself in the R&B midtempo box that she needs to break out of if she wants any chance at chart success. There are so many new producers/cowriters that would love to work with her. MC has a bad habit of trying to recreate songs/sounds that she's done before. (How many WBT clones has she recreated?) She also should collaborate with who's hot right now (Ariana, Wkend, Justin Timberlake, Dustin Lipa, Drake, etc). She needs to update her sound, look, visuals, and everything. There should be a new energy similar to what she had during the Mimi era. I really feel like MC still has what it takes to hit number 1 with a non Christmas song but it will not be with the same r&b midtempos that she keeps putting out.

P.S. If I never hear Save the Day again, I'll be a happy person lol.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 17:49)


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Something's coming (105,406) by MC1989 from Spain

Mariah has just changed her profile picture. And it's almost as Ariana's. Maybe the rumours are true.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 17:36)

This week (105,405) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

So um we were supposed to be getting an announcement today from Mariah either about the remix or something else. I wonder if it's true or if we're clowning hahah. The remix is supposed to be out tomorrow and I saw that an Ariana fan account posted it might be The Weeknd on the remix. At this point there has been so many people's name attached to this remix haha. Also the Nostradamus insider account mentioned that Shakira and Mariah may be collaborating, I call BS on that because the actual news was that Shakira reached out to Mariah to sample IKWYW for a new song.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 15:36)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,404) by Norman from USA

Thank you, Todd. I really like this a lot. I didn't even recognize it when I first heard it. I listened to about half of JT's original and couldn't get into it, but this caught my attention from the start. Imagine if she actually sang this, it would be that much better. It sounds current and fresh without seemingly jumping on a trend or whatnot. It's right in her mid-tempo wheelhouse, truthfully. I like that the vocals are clear and not overwrought and or ornate just because they can be. I know she can give us even better than this. Here's to miracles.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 08:19)


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Is that Mariah? (105,403) by Bobby A from United States

Great post Edward. She doesn't interact with us on Twitter Spaces like she did 3 years ago. We need to know how the recording process is going. It will be March in two weeks. I just wish one top producer like David Garcia or Busbee or London On Da Track would run into her at a L.A. restaurant and say to her that we need to work together to put you back on top. I am hoping Beyonce doesn't dominate the charts this summer, but I am afraid she will.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 07:53)


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Mariah Carey - Selfish (105,402) by MC1989 from Spain

I can't stand Justin Timberlake, but since I've heard this song recreating Mariah's voice with artificial intelligence I find it sublime and it makes me want to listen to new Mariah music more than ever. This version with Mariah's voice has a lot of views on YouTube and it's becoming very popular. At the same time, it's scary what artificial intelligences are able to emulate and recreate. In any case, after a great album like Caution, more than 5 years ago, all I want is new music from Mariah. I don't want to see her overexposed on the net or in videos lip-syncing her most difficult songs, dressed like a doll and stiff on stage in Las Vegas. That Mariah for whoever buys it. I want the Mariah who brings us hours of work in a studio, with a new melody, a new lyric, a new hit to add to her unparalleled repertoire.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 03:02)

Is that Mariah? (105,401) by Edward from USA

Mariah needs to break free from her comfort zone and embark on a journey of boldness and innovation. It's time for her own "Ray of Light" moment. The issue lies in the predictability of Mariah Carey's offerings. To truly make an impact, she must astonish the music scene with unexpected sounds and styles. Without this transformation, her next single/project may simply fade into obscurity.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 00:24)

MC always late to the party isn't just a metaphor (105,400) by whisperingmisunderstandings from USA

I think there's some truth to this. The media does seem to single Mariah out in terms of holding her to that standard. If a single doesn't make it to the top 40 or even #1, it's dubbed a disappointment or outright failure. To be fair, however, Mariah has herself relied on this hype ever since TEOM, particularly ever since TMB went to #1 and surpassed Elvis' record. Every award show or live TV performance she's done since then seems to be prefaced by the same thing - a video montage of Mariah's biggest videos/performances, declaring her enormous record sales (200 million) and the fact that she has 18 #1 hits. It's become a part of her brand, that she's this huge commercial success. But it's impossible for any artist to sustain that. Once her songs stopped charting, she could have shifted gears, focuse less on hype and stats and more on creativity, giving her audience something new and interesting. She'll always have the commercial success of her legacy to fall back on (i.e. Christmas), but as a fan, I'd like to see her taking the most creative risks. Because she really has nothing to lose at this point.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 23:59)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,399) by Bobby A from United States

Thanks Todd. I pretend this is really MC while on the treadmill. This is a song that she should have written instead. I hope MC steps out her comfort zone with MC16. I can relate to Selfish. MC needs some catchy songs that anyone can relate to.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 23:51)


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Vote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (105,398) by Zachariah from Croatia

Voted?
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 17:55)


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Beyonce (105,397) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I would be very disappointed if nothing new will see the light of the day.

At least we got Music Box 30th edition, which I love.

(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 16:59)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,396) by Victoria from USA

Thank you Todd. I wouldn't mind a JT/MC remix of this song, since we got screwed out of Yours.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 14:45)


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Vote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (105,395) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

Thank you. How many are inducted out of the nominees? I voted again for Mariah today, she's in the top 7.

(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 11:11)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia

If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

MC always late to the party isn't just a metaphor (105,393) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I agree with your post. I hope it doesn't happen where she scraps all this but she might. Mariah has said in the past she doesn't want to talk about what she's releasing because people steal her concepts and beats her to it. But she literally has been doing the opposite hahah, randomly we got to know about SUD and that she's remaking it, then we've been hearing about TBL for so long and she said so many times it's ready she's just waiting for a home for it (but why even announce if you don't have a partner for it), then dropping hints about wanting to do a Jazz album, now saying she's mid way through a new album. Also let's not forget we've been hearing about an adaption of her memoirs. All the above projects have been hyped to be released "soon" but for some they've been years and we haven't heard peep.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 01:10)


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MC always late to the party isn't just a metaphor (105,392) by Bobby A from United States

Great post T. We are all so hungry for new music that we can't understand what is taking her so long to give us something. I believe MC can't stand to hear the media talk about her having another failed single or album. It is almost like she has conditioned herself that every song or album release has to be a top 10 or #1 release. I wish she would take more chances with her music and feel the freedom of a jazz or gospel or dance album. We would certainly support her in these new music endeavors because we have witness how her impromtu jazz moments or other gospel and dance songs have freed us and put smiles on our faces.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 00:17)


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MC always late to the party isn't just a metaphor (105,391) by T from USA

I'm hearing Beyonce is going to dive into jazz and gospel after country music. She already did house music. Mariah mentioned on one of her Twitter Spaces that she doesn't want to go into her back catalogue of dance music out of fear that people will say she's jumping on the bandwagon. Which is crazy because she's done it first. Once Beyonce hits with Jazz, Mariah will feel pressured to not do it. I've even heard that act III might be Rock n Roll, which would be cool but then we can also kiss Someone's Ugly Daughter goodbye. It's almost like Mariah takes too long and then others steal her ideas. But it's not really theft it's more that the others are working faster and harder. I hope Mariah doesn't feel limited to R&B because she's afraid to go outside the box. Wasn't being put into a box the problem she had with her career in the first place? Now MC call that other MC and get SUD out already.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 23:25)

Beyonce (105,390) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I hope so but mainly since a lot of these rumors are coming true I'm just giddy with excitement of the possibilities of Mariah's rumors coming true.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 23:07)


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Mariah shoudn't (105,389) by Edward from USA

"Yes, And?" has lost its spark. Despite debuting at #1, it swiftly tumbled to #17 in its following week, and now faces a further decline, with predictions forecasting a drop to #24. Marked by a red bullet on the charts, its streaming and play counts have sharply declined.

Its initial debut at the top position can be attributed to the strategy of releasing seven slightly different versions at a discounted price, coupled with the intense longing of Ariana's fans for new music, who streamed the song relentlessly.

Considering the song's current state, Mariah would be wise to avoid joining a remix of a track that has already lost its appeal. Instead, she should focus her efforts on being involved in a fresh project from its inception.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 22:58)


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Beyonce (105,388) by jaker20 from US

Hate to break it to you, but Mariah will not release anything this year. There, I said it. It's 10 years since the release of MIAMTEC, Mariah has only released 1 studio album (Caution). She is completely wasting her annual Christmas hype. I am shocked once again, that January passed and she had nothing to capitalize on it. She's doing this game every year. So I don't really see this year being any different. Don't count on it, you're just going to be disappointed. Unfortunately, I think Mariah is surrounded by the wrong people.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 22:38)


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Rainbow25 and other new songs (105,387) by Bobby A from United States

BreatheHeavy Exhale forum is one that posted about the Ariana and MC remix.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 22:37)


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Rock and Roll HOF (105,386) by Lee from USA

Ikr.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 21:15)


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Beyonce (105,385) by Bobby A from United States

I am sure MC knew of Beyonce's March release date. Beyonce has been very quiet lately. A late 3rd quarter release date for MC16 will probably be better now. Dua Lipa is dropping her album too sometime probably before June.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 20:53)


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Rock and Roll HOF (105,384) by Bobby A from United States

Just speaking it into existence. The Clark Sisters have a song called Name It Claim It.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 20:47)


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Vote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (105,383) by Nicole from US

What's the fan vote for? As per the website:

Nominee ballots will be sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members of the music industry. An artist's musical impact and influence on other artists, length and depth of career and body of work as well as innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration. Inductees will be announced in late April. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony will take place in Cleveland this fall with date and on-sale information to be announced.
(Monday 12 February 2024; 16:54)


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